Een van de deelnemers aan de RTC: Salikin M. Hardjo 1948

This small gelatin silver print shows Salikin M. Hardjo, a participant in the Round Table Conference. I imagine the photographer, Particam, carefully positioning their camera, focusing on Hardjo. It must have been a calculated decision to capture him mid-conversation, phone in hand. The lighting emphasizes his composed expression. The image suggests a moment of connection, despite the formality of his suit and the official setting. There's a lot of depth in this small photograph. It seems Particam was interested in how the background could reveal more about Hardjo. I notice the cards in the shelving behind him, each a tiny picture story, echoing the larger narrative Particam creates with this portrait. It reminds me that every artist—every person—is framed by the stories around them, both told and untold.